The fight for control of the House majority in 2022 runs through New York. New York was supposed to be a blue firewall but is now one of the most heavily contested states in the country. New maps created more competitive districts all across the state. There are six competitive house seats that could go either way. Hear from activists and party members about these six districts and how we can help keep them blue.

Ep 45: Battleground New York

Flip your ballot this November to find Prop 1, also known as the Clean Water, Clean Air, Green Jobs Bond Act.  Shannon is joined by NY Assemblyman Steve Otis and Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters, to discuss why you need to make sure to flip your ballot and vote YES on Prop 1 this November.

Prop 1: The Back of Your Ballot

The polls are closer than anyone expected in the race for New York Governor. John Tomlin, Managing Director at Actum, and Jake Dilemani, Partner at Mercury Public Affairs, join Shannon to talk about the race, how we can get involved, and what surprises might be in store when the votes are counted.

Why the Race for NY Governor is Close

Early voting in New York is relatively new and still somewhat of a novelty, but the numbers tell a story about enthusiasm and turnout. With so many competitive high profile races come concerns about protecting the right to vote. Shannon is joined by Jarret Berg, Co-Founder and Voting Rights Counsel at Vote Early New York, to discuss all things voting.

Early Voting and Protecting the Right to Vote

Live from Mt. Vernon at the Our Communities United for Hochul & Delgado Rally for Row A. Election Day is Tuesday November 8th. New York polls are open 6am-9pm. Every vote counts!

Highlights from Gov. Hochul, Lt. Gov. Delgado, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Sen. Jamaal Bailey, Mt. Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, County Exec. George Latimer, Deputy County Exec. Ken Jenkins and members from Hispanic Democrats of Westchester, Westchester County Democratic Committee, Working Families Party and Westchester Asian American Democrats.

Rally the Vote Live: Hochul and Delgado Come to Mt. Vernon

The midterm elections are over and Democrats outperformed expectations everywhere except for New York.  The Democrats lost House seats across the state even while electing Kathy Hochul. What happened, and what do the Democrats in New York need to do next? Shannon is joined by Jake Dilemani, Partner at Mercury Public Affairs and Democratic Strategist.

What Went Wrong in New York?

Georgia is headed to the polls yet again. Shannon is joined by Sarah Riggs Amico, former candidate for Georgia Lt. Governor and US Senate, to discuss Senator Warnock's campaign and how the Republicans could be in trouble.  They also share lessons from Georgia organizing that could help New York in the future.

Georgia On Our Minds

All eyes are on the New York Court of Appeals and the search for a new Chief Judge. Governor Kathy Hochul has until December 23rd to nominate one of seven possible candidates for the top job on state’s highest court.  Former Chief Judge Janet DiFiore abruptly stepped down earlier this year. Many progressives blame her for the court’s drift to the right, including blocking congressional districts drawn by the legislature, a move that cost New York Democrats four house seats this cycle. In turn, progressive activists and advocacy groups have their own ideas about who should take DiFiore’s place.  To talk about the vacancy, Shannon is joined by Peter Martin, Director of Judicial Accountability for The Center for Community Alternatives and a leader of the Court New York Deserves Coalition of which Indivisible Westchester is a member.

The New York Court Of Appeals Vacancy

New York State Senator Shelley Mayer joins Shannon today to talk about how New York can expand access to abortion care nationwide. Blue states like New York passed laws protecting abortion care providers from prosecution for those traveling from states with abortion bans. Telemedicine shield laws take that a step further, protecting doctors who prescribe pills to out of state women seeking to have abortions at home. Sen. Mayer discusses her bill that offers those protections in New York.

State Senator Shelley Mayer on Abortion

We are back in 2024 with all new episodes! 

This week Shannon is joined by Corinne Carey, NY & NJ Campaign Director Compassion & Choices, to discuss New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act. She shares why it matters and how you can help make sure it passes in New York. 

Find out more: https://www.compassionandchoices.org/in-your-state/new-york

Medical Aid In Dying

The special election to fill George Santos' vacant seat is just a few weeks away. State Senator Shelley Mayer joins us with a call to action. She shares all the details on how you can help get out the vote, and why the election on February 13th is so crucial for New York and the country.

Sign up to Canvass with Shelley Mayer on January 27th https://bit.ly/012724West4NY3

NY3 Special Election with Shelley Mayer

Democrats score a major victory in a high stakes special election in New York. Casey Sabella, NY Democrats State Director for 2024 and Jon Tomlin, Democratic Strategist with Actum, join Shannon to talk about the questions this race answered - what made the difference in this race that made national headlines? And, what does this mean for Democrats running for Congress this year throughout New York?

NY3 Special Election Results

Such a big list but so little time plus a chat with Dr. Suzanne Burger about the dangerous situation in the White House.

Twighlight Valley

Episode 1: Ten Things I Hate About Trump

How to get involved in big and small ways and an update from Sarah Reeske, NY Upstate Organizer for Indivisible Project.

Episode 2: The Lazy Activist

We hear from two high school seniors about Trump, climate change, abortion rights, gun violence and more. Plus an interview with Abe Baker-Butler, the 17-year-old co-founder of the Westchester Student Coalition Against Gun Violence.

Episode 3: Youth Speaks

What happens when fake news becomes real news and how to prevent it. We discuss our forum on disinformation that featured Renée DiResta and Justin Hendrix. Also, an interview with Renée DiResta.

Episode 5: Disinformation

We discuss why the Census matters, the damage Trump has done, and how we can help make sure everyone is counted.

Episode 7: Census 2020

We are on location at the NY State Indivisible Convening with members of our sister group NYCD-16 Indivisible to talk about what's next for the resistance in New York State. Also, an interview with Jarret Berg, co-founder VoteEarlyNY, who gives us the basics on Early Voting in NY State and how we can spread the word.
Find out more about Early Voting in NY at www.voteearlyny.org.
Follow our sister group at nycd16-indivisible.org.

Episode 9: NY State Indivisibles

Westchester's own Reverend Kym McNair explains what "undoing racism" means and how that journey can change your life. Plus, the women of CURE and how they are helping their own local community start on that very journey.
Find out more about Undoing Racism workshops: https://www.pisab.org
Discover learning opportunties with CURE: https://www.learnwithcure.com

Episode 16: Undoing Racism

We talk to Bronxville native Meaghan Winter, author of All Politics is Local: Why Progressives Must Fight for the States. Hear what she discovered on the ground in three important battle ground states.

Meaghan Winter is a freelance magazine writer and author of ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL: Why Progressives Must Fight for the States (Bold Type Books, October 2019). Her work has appeared in Best American Magazine Writing, The New York Times, ESSENCE, New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bloomberg Businessweek, Slate, The Believer and The Kenyon Review. Meaghan has an MFA from Columbia University, and she has taught writing at Columbia, The New School, and CUNY. She lives in New York City. 

Find out more about Meaghan here: https://www.meaghanwinter.com

Episode 18: Meaghan Winter, Author of All Politics is Local

County Executive George Latimer gives us an exclusive announcement about the 2020 County Budget.

Bonus Episode: George Latimer's Budget Announcement

We talk to Jarret Berg, co-founder of Vote Early NY, about Early Voting in New York State this past election. Also, what happened in Westchester - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Find out more at https://www.voteearlyny.org

Episode 20: Early Voting - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Campaign Financing Reform Commission is supposed to create a public financing system for New York State. But, as the Commission comes close to unveiling its plan the Fair Elections for New York Coalition is increasingly worried that the recommendations will be watered down. We spoke to activists about these fears at a rally prior to a Commission meeting. Also at play, a move to end Fusion Voting, a constitutionally protected right which allows candidates to run on multiple ballot lines. 
Learn more about Fair Elections for New York: https://fairelectionsny.org

Episode 21: Campaign Finance Reform

We talk to Dr. Suzanne Burger of Westchester Citizen Therapists and Jin Whang of Indivisible New Rochelle about how to survive the holidays with your Trump supporting family. Also, we share some listeners questions and advice about getting through holiday meals and parties.

Episode 22: Holiday Hell - How to Survive Your Trump Supporting Family

We talk with the founder and host of the podcast Immigrantly, Saadia Khan. Immigrantly is dedicated to highlighting unique American stories and experiences.

Listen to Immigrantly here: https://immigrantlypod.com

Episode 25: Immigrant Experiences

Congressman Eliot Engel, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, gives us an update on impeachment. He also discusses the recent conflict with Iran.

Ep 26: Rep. Eliot Engel On Iran & Impeachment

Healthcare workers on the front lines of fighting the Coronavirus Pandemic are suffering from a severe shortage of medical equipment - especially masks. We talk to one local Indivisible member who is organizing a massive mask making effort - one stitch at a time.

Find out more here: https://www.sewforny.org

Ep 34: Sew For NY - Making Masks Matters

The Presidential Candidates aren’t on the ballot, but the June Democratic primaries are on in Westchester. And with them, come changes in the way we can vote. Jarret Berg, attorney and Co-Founder of Vote Early NY, discusses early voting and how to vote by mail.

Find out more about voting in NY: https://www.voteearlyny.org

Ep 38: The Latest on Voting in New York

We talk to NY State Senator Shelley Mayer about New York’s bleak financial picture. She shares what it means for schools and the people struggling to get the benefits they need.

Ep 39: NY State Senator Shelley Mayer

We are joined by Ny Whitaker, Lead New York for Biden+Harris and Cheryl Geller, Co-Lead Westchester for Biden+Harris. Hear how New Yorkers are working to take back the White House this election season and how you can get involved and help.

Sign up to phone bank with Westchester for Biden+Harris:
Sundays: https://www.mobilize.us/joebiden/event/283543
Mondays: https://www.mobilize.us/2020victory/event/312933/

Find more phone banks, text banks postcards and more here: www.newyorkforbidenharris2020.com

Ep 41: How You Can Help Biden/Harris

Indivisible Westchester brings you the grassroots take on what's happening from Westchester to the White House and what you can do to activate and resist.

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